With the January transfer window now open around Europe there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Auba and Felix to swap clubs?
As Joao Felix’s move to Chelsea gathers pace, Atletico Madrid are one of the LaLiga clubs looking to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to the Daily Mail.
As confirmed by ESPN sources, Felix has signed a new contract to stay with Atleti until 2027 and will now join the Blues on loan, pending a medical.
Aubameyang’s future isn’t quite so certain, as he hasn’t started a match for Chelsea since November and was even a substituted substitute in the recent Premier League loss to Manchester City.
Felix’s arrival will place yet another obstacle between the Gabon international and Graham Potter’s starting lineup, which has resulted in Spanish clubs monitoring the situation.
While Atleti is credited as being one of the clubs interested in Aubameyang, any transfer involving the 33-year-old would not be directly linked to Felix arriving at Stamford Bridge.
Despite Aubameyang’s poor form, it is believed that Chelsea wouldn’t currently entertain offers for him due to a lack of depth up front — especially after Armando Broja‘s injury. However, it remains to be seen whether the Blues bringing in Felix could change their stance.
